Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Stitching in a Art Journal with Stencils

Yes, I know that this doesn't look like an art journal...but I wanted to show you TWO things I did with the stencils. This first project is just me needle felting and stitching with these stencils--the perfect theme don't you think! Hopefully, this will turn into a bag or some sort in the future. If you would like to see a video of how I Needle Felt, click HERE.

Okay, now on to my second project!

The day I got these stencils in my hands I was prepping a page for my DLP (Documented Life Project) journal. The prompt or challenge for that week was stitch in your journal. I said PERFECT!

This is what I did.

I took a small piece of deli paper and traced the stencil and started stitching. Deli paper is so much stronger than you think it is.

I used both blue and gold (the colors of my daughters High School) and when I was done I "glued" it into my journal with Matt Medium. The photo on the left shows it wet and the photo on the right when dry.

Oh my goodness! These projects are amazing! The needle felting of the large stencil - awesome! I love to stitch! This just makes me smile! Thank you so much for inspiring me this morning! Wow. Love the stitching on the deli paper too. I had no idea it was that strong. Something new to try!